Why? He was clearly struggling before being placed on the DL. I don't know why, but I have no doubt they are working on the flaws in his approach down in AAA. I hope he says down for another week or two, because I believe he will be even more productive when he gets back.

STATS LLC wrote:Jun 3 Hamilton was eligible to be activated off the disabled list on Sunday, but he wasn't in the Reds' starting lineup. He plans on rejoining the team for its opener against St. Louis on Tuesday, according to the Cincinnati Post.

Advice: Hamilton is 7-for-20 with four homers and six RBIs in five games with Triple-A Louisville, and appears to be healthy enough to contribute in the majors.

STATS LLC wrote:Jun 3 Hamilton was eligible to be activated off the disabled list on Sunday, but he wasn't in the Reds' starting lineup. He plans on rejoining the team for its opener against St. Louis on Tuesday, according to the Cincinnati Post.

Advice: Hamilton is 7-for-20 with four homers and six RBIs in five games with Triple-A Louisville, and appears to be healthy enough to contribute in the majors.